Small emission and glow from Colima's summit crater this morning
The new lava dome in the summit crater continues to be active (and probably is growing) as bright glow visible at night suggests.
Based on satellite and webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 24-25 and 27 February ash plumes from Colima rose to altitude of 5.2-5.8 km (17,000-19,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 150 km NE and N.
Mon, 22 Feb 2016, 10:48
Colima's new lava dome seen on 19 Feb (image: Universidad de Colima / facebook)
As had been suspected last week, a new (still small) lava dome has appeared inside the volcano's summit crater. During an overflight on 19 Feb, it was seen to be approx. 25 m in diameter and 10 m tall.
Zoom onto the dome (Universidad de Colima Oficial)
Thu, 18 Feb 2016, 12:06
Small explosion at Colima this morning
Activity has not changed since the last update. The volcano produces intermittent weak to moderate explosions (every few hours on average) with ash plumes typically rising 500-2000 meters.
Read allWed, 17 Feb 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite and webcam images, and wind data, the Washington VAAC reported that during 18-19 February gas-and-ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.6-5.5 km (15,000-18,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N, S, and SSW.
Read allFri, 12 Feb 2016, 13:41
Glow from Colima's summit crater this morning
The volcano continues to produce intermittent explosions, but there might be something new in the making: weak, but continuous glow from the crater has appeared during the last night - something that hasn't been observed since the latest effusive eruptive phase in July last year. It
could indicate that a new lava dome is about to appear. The next days or weeks will probably give a better answer.
Read allThu, 11 Feb 2016, 12:05
Washington VAAC reported that during 3-8 February ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.9-6.7 km (16,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 75-140 km in multiple directions. (Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report 3-9 February 2016)
Wed, 10 Feb 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite and webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 14-15 February ash plumes from Colima rose to an altitude of 5.8 km (19,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted E and SE.
Read allWed, 3 Feb 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images, wind data, webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 3-8 February ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.9-6.7 km (16,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted 75-140 km in multiple directions.
Read allFri, 29 Jan 2016, 17:26
Vulcanian explosion at Colima this morning
Intermittent explosions of varying size continue, producing ash plumes that rise 1-3 km above the volcano.
Wed, 27 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images, wind data, webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that on 29 January and 1 February ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.6-6.7 km (15,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 145 km ENE, E, SE, S, and W. Minor ash emissions were observed on 25 January.
Read allWed, 20 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images, wind data, webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 20-24 and 26 January ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.6-6.7 km (15,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted as far as 145 km E, SE, S, and W. Minor ash emissions were observed on 25 January.
Read allWed, 13 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images, wind data, webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 14-19 January ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.3-6.7 km (14,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE, E, SE, and S.
Read allSun, 10 Jan 2016, 22:53
Ash eruption from Colima this afternoon
The activity of the volcano has remained fairly stable over the past days, with small to moderate vulcanian-style explosions every 4-8 hours on average.
Thu, 7 Jan 2016, 21:10
Eruption of Colima volcano with spectacular lightning on 3 Jan 2016
During our ongoing
Volcano Special tour, the volcano continued to produce explosive eruptions of small to moderate size at irregular intervals ranging between 2-8 hours.
Read allWed, 6 Jan 2016, 06:00
Based on satellite images, wind data, webcam images, and notices from the Mexico City MWO, the Washington VAAC reported that during 6-12 January ash plumes from Colima rose to altitudes of 4.6-6.7 km (15,000-22,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted NE, ENE, and E.
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